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Cost of living

Diners unfazed if budget meal options shrink, many prefer regular coffee shop fare

Most diners said they do not specifically seek out budget meals as they prefer to buy a meal to their liking.
Most diners said they do not specifically seek out budget meals as they prefer to buy a meal to their liking.

America’s a la carte economy is making everyone feel poorer

The Wall Street Journal reported in 2025 that a typical four-day visit to the theme park costs US$1,000 more than it did five years ago, adjusted for inflation.
The Wall Street Journal reported in 2025 that a typical four-day visit to the theme park costs US$1,000 more than it did five years ago, adjusted for inflation.

Stallholders say HDB’s move to make budget meals optional offers some relief amid rising costs

The move also acknowledges shortcomings in the previous scheme, which had drawn some criticism over uneven food quality and low take-up among customers.
The move also acknowledges shortcomings in the previous scheme, which had drawn some criticism over uneven food quality and low take-up among customers.

HDB coffee shops renewing leases no longer required to offer budget meals from Jan 10

The decision was made after operators and stallholders expressed concerns about rising costs and the low number of customers who bought such meals.
The decision was made after operators and stallholders expressed concerns about rising costs and the low number of customers who bought such meals.

Nearly $4 billion worth of CDC and SG60 vouchers spent in last four years

In the latest round, every Singaporean household can claim $300 worth of CDC vouchers from Jan 2.
In the latest round, every Singaporean household can claim $300 worth of CDC vouchers from Jan 2.

Supermarket chains announce promotions to help people stretch their CDC vouchers

Customers will receive a $6 FairPrice return voucher with every $60 spent using CDC vouchers in a single transaction at any FairPrice store.
Customers will receive a $6 FairPrice return voucher with every $60 spent using CDC vouchers in a single transaction at any FairPrice store.

Singaporean households can redeem $300 CDC vouchers from Jan 2

The vouchers will be valid till Dec 31, 2026.
The vouchers will be valid till Dec 31, 2026.

Video of protester defying police in Iran goes viral

Protesters including shopkeepers and university students have been rallying against economic hardship in Iran since Dec 28.
Protesters including shopkeepers and university students have been rallying against economic hardship in Iran since Dec 28.

Over 950,000 Singaporean households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in January

The U-Save and S&CC rebates are disbursed every three months each year.
The U-Save and S&CC rebates are disbursed every three months each year.

Pinched by higher prices, many Trump voters say: Don’t blame the president

Republicans are particularly concerned that continuing high prices could hurt their chances to retain control of Congress.
Republicans are particularly concerned that continuing high prices could hurt their chances to retain control of Congress.

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